Cryptic crossword clue
Bag singles from the pack to gain the advantage 4,3,3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 plus 3 plus 4 letter word HOLD ALL THE ACES

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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